Turkey, Chicken Liver, and Mushroom Pate Recipe

Name: Turkey, Chicken Liver, and Mushroom Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, quartered; 2 garlic cloves; 1 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and halved (quartered if large); 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; Pinch of ground cloves; Pinch of ground cinnamon; 1 (1-ounce) piece of baguette, crust discarded and bread torn into small pieces (1/2 cup); 1/4 cup fat-free milk; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons brandy; 3/4 pound ground turkey (mix of dark and light meat); 1/4 pound chicken livers, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 (1/4-pound ) piece cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Accompaniments: toasted baguette slices and Dijon mustard; Special equipment: a 6-cup ceramic terrine or an 8- by 4-inch glass loaf pan

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves
1 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and halved (quartered if large)
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1 (1-ounce) piece of baguette, crust discarded and bread torn into small pieces (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons brandy
3/4 pound ground turkey (mix of dark and light meat)
1/4 pound chicken livers, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (1/4-pound ) piece cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Accompaniments: toasted baguette slices and Dijon mustard
Special equipment: a 6-cup ceramic terrine or an 8- by 4-inch glass loaf pan

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Pulse onion and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
3
Add mushrooms and pulse until finely chopped, scraping down bowl frequently, then stir in salt, pepper, and spices (this makes a duxelles).
4
Cook duxelles in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until a shade darker and most of liquid mushrooms give off has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
5
(Duxelles should not be dry in this recipe.)
6
Soak baguette pieces in milk in a large bowl until milk is absorbed.
7
Stir in egg white, parsley, brandy, turkey, liver, and ham, then duxelles until combined well.
8
Spoon into lightly oiled terrine and bake, uncovered, in middle of oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted 2 inches into center registers 170F and top is firm and browned, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
9
Transfer terrine to a rack and cool.
10
Chill, covered, at least 8 hours (overnight) for flavors to develop.
11
To unmold pate, drain off any liquid in terrine, then loosen bottom with a spatula.
12
Invert pate onto a plate, then reinvert onto a serving platter.
13
Cut into slices with a serrated knife and bring to room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, quartered, 2 garlic cloves, 1 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and halved (quartered if large), 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Turkey, Chicken Liver, and Mushroom Pate falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Turkey, Chicken Liver, and Mushroom Pate

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